Methodology to Determine the Technical Performance and Value Proposition for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems: A Study for the DOE Energy Storage Systems Program

Technical Report · Sat Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1088064· OSTI ID:1088064

Byrne, Raymond Harry ^[1]; Loose, Verne William ^[1]; Donnelly, Matthew K. ^[2]; Trudnowski, Daniel J. ^[2]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
2. Montana Technological Univ., Butte, MT (United States)

As the amount of renewable generation increases, the inherent variability of wind and photovoltaic systems must be addressed in order to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the nation’s electricity grid. Grid-scale energy storage systems are uniquely suited to address the variability of renewable generation and to provide other valuable grid services. The goal of this report is to quantify the technical performance required to provide different grid benefits and to specify the proper techniques for estimating the value of grid-scale energy storage systems.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Montana Technological Univ., Butte, MT (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 1088064
• Report Number(s): SAND--2012-10639; 441954
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English